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has anyone had recent lower back surgeries or treatments. I have Behcets and osteoporosis and there is degeneration in the lower back and its rubbing bone to bone I was wondering if anyone had advice on it. Is it worth it. Also what would i be looking into.

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KenzieCamille

Hi! I have Behcet's disease as well :)

My opinion would be to look into the surgery. If you have bones rubbing together, surgery is probably a good idea. Because if your bones rub against each other for too long, that's a special kind of pain that you'll feel. It'll be a lot worse than it is now.

I would see if there's any other options first, but definitely look into the surgery & see what risks there are. Weigh the pros with the cons.

Kenzie

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megmalik

Hi,

I have not been diagnosed with Behcet's as of now. I do have many of the symptoms though. I also have the bone on bone degeneration going on in my back. I opted for Spinal Fusion from L4-S1 in 2009. I was in a lot of pain before this, but I will have to say that after this surgery was just horrific pain wise. Basically, your back is brocken with a small metal frame and rods to kind of hold it in place. Your bones have to fuse together though......which happens partially by 6 months but is still soft. The first time they tried to have me walk....(with a walker) I almost fainted from pain. I would seriously worry about the disease also. You would be having to use a walker and potty chair. Rolling over in bed would be excruciating. I would never do it again unless I was paralyzed and this would fix it. I have also had brain surgery...I had it before this...yea, no comparison. So sorry to be so brazen, but this was my experience. If there is anything you can do and get by without it. I would do it....My back STILL HURTS!!! Good luck and best wishes. Let me know how you do. I do know what this bone to bone pain feels like.....